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Recipes for smoothies that actually aid in weight loss
There are 23 total in the link below, so if the ones I’ve posted here don’t interest you, check out the others to find something you might like~
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
- Half of one banana
- 1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of non-fat milk
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder
- Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
WATERMELON
- 6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped
- 1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 12 ice cubes
- Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.
KIWI AND HONEYDEW
- 2 cups of honeydew, cubed
- 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 cup of ice cubes
- Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy.
MANGO SURPRISE
- 1/4 cup of cubed mangoes
- 1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/2 cup of mango juice
- 1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of juice
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 6 ice cubes
- Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
APPLE
- 1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
- 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice
- 1 medium-sized, chopped apple
- 2 tablespoons of cashew butter
- 6 ice cubes
- Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!
These all look so yummy! I think I’ll try the apple one first… or maybe the kiwi? but the mango peach looks so delicious!! oh no, can’t decide!
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MOCHA SMOOTHIE
Oh, chocolate! Yay! Believe it or not, this smoothie is still completely healthy. It’s perfect if you’re craving sweets. What you do is combine ice, frozen yogurt, espresso – either decaf or regular, it’s up to you – and cocoa powder, in this order, blend, and delight in the chocolaty goodness!
Recipe:
- 4 small ice cubes
- 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
- 1 shot of espresso
- 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
- Add ingredients to blender in this order, then blend at a high speed until smooth.
BLUEBERRIES FOR BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Many smoothies that aid in weight loss are comprised ofblueberries, because they’re so high in antioxidants. This one is particularly great as a breakfast smoothie, and it only comes out to about 136 calories. The recipe is a little complicated but worth it, because once you’re done, you’ve got a healthy, deliciousbreakfast drink!
Recipe:
- 1/2 of a large banana
- 1/3 cup of soy protein
- 1/2 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate or honey
- 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed husks
- 8 ounces of water
- Break the banana into pieces, place all theingredientsinto your blender, and blend until mostly smooth.
STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE
Strawberry banana is my favorite flavor combination in all of life, so I’m really excited about this smoothie. Making it is simplicity itself. Cut up a banana, toss in some strawberries, add an orange for flavor, your yogurt, your ice, and voila! That’s all you have to do!
Recipe:
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup of low-fat yogurt or milk
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/2 of a sliced orange
- Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE
Mixed berry smoothies that aid in weight loss are among the most delicious, and make a great treat on summer days, too. It’s easy to make these all year round, though, because you can buy frozen berries. The recipe is simplicity itself, so if you have the ingredients on hand, you can make it in no time. Just remember to keep all your favorite berries in the fridge or to always have a bag of frozen mixed berries on hand!
Recipe:
- 1 cup of frozen berries
- 1/2 cup of non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt or 1/2cupof low-fat milk
- Ice (optional)
- Blend until smooth.
VANILLA YOGURT AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
I love Prevention magazine, and this recipe is straight from their pages. It’s smooth, creamy, and if you like, you can pack in double the blueberries. What could be better than two servings of that cheerful super fruit?
Recipe:
- 1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
- 6 ounces of low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup of fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 1 cup of frozen blueberries or ice
- Place milk, yogurt, and the fresh blueberries into the blender with the ice or frozen blueberries, blend until mostly smooth for 1 minute or so, then add flaxseed oil.
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
My favorite-ever sweet treat combination is chocolate and raspberry, so I love this smoothie, too! It’s incredibly easy to make and it’s a great weight loss smoothie, plus it tastes awesome and that’s always a bonus. You can drink it as a sweet treat, a supplement, or a meal all on its own!
Recipe:
- 1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
- 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries
- 1 cup of frozen raspberries or ice
- Combine everything and blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon, yum!
PEACH SMOOTHIE
I love this smoothie recipe! It’s so sweet, and it tastes like summer to me, just like the watermelon one does. With a minimum of ingredients — milk, frozen peaches, and flaxseed oil — it’s easy to make, too. That’s it! So simple and sweet, yet it’s one of the best smoothies that aid in weight loss!
Recipe:
- 1 cup of skim milk
- 1 cup of frozen, unsweetened peaches
- 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
- Blend milk and peaches until smooth, then add flaxseed oil.
LEMON-ORANGE CITRUS SMOOTHIE
Tangy and sweet, this is a great way to get your vitamin C… from a smoothie that aids in weight loss! The citrus is so refreshing, you’ll love this for breakfast or lunch. Needless to say, it’s a delightful summer treat too!
Recipe:
- 1 cup of skim milk orsoy milk
- 6 ounces of lemon yogurt
- 1 medium-sized orange in sections
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 6 ice cubes
- Place milk, orange, yogurt, and the ice into the blender and mix for about a minute, then add the flaxseed oil.
PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE
Four ingredients, one smoothie that aids in weight loss! This one is so easy, and the pineapple is wonderfully refreshing. It’s tart and sweet at the same time, it’s just perfect!
Recipe:
- 1 of cup skim milk
- 4 ounces canned pineapple chunks, with the juice
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
- 6 ice cubes
- Put the milk, pineapple, and ice into the blender and blend until smooth, then add the flaxseed oil.
RASPBERRY-AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
I know this smoothie combo sounds odd, but it’s one of my favorite smoothies that aids in weight loss… the avocado makes it so creamy! The raspberries add a tart little bite, though. The combination is incredibly refreshing — losing weight never tasted so good!
Recipe:
- 1 peeled and pitted avocado
- 3/4 cup of orange juice
- 3/4 cup of raspberry juice
- 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
- Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
BANANA-COCOA SOY SMOOTHIE
This smoothie aids in weight loss, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make! It has a lot of ingredients, but it doesn’t take long at all. Enjoy it in the mornings, for lunch, or even as an after dinner treat.
Recipe:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup of silken tofu
- 1/2 cup of soy milk
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Slice the banana and then stick it in the freezer until it gets firm; begin by blending the tofu, soy milk, honey, and cocoa in the blender, then add the banana pieces through the top, blending everything until the mixture is smooth.
KRISTIN’S FRUITY SMOOTHIE
One of our readers, Kristin, shared her favorite weight loss smoothie recipe with us, “I use frozen blueberries and peaches with a banana, non fat yogurt, vanilla soy protein and a little water. It’s my breakfast in the morning, or I leave the protein powder out and have it as a snack later in the day.” Thanks for sharing Kristin… this sounds delicious!
Recipe:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of frozen peach slices
- 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla soy protein (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of water
- Put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth
SPINACH RASPBERRY FLAXSEED OIL SHAKE
Here’s another weight loss smoothie recipe from a reader named Lexi, which she saw on Dr. Oz. This recipe makes four servings, so if you only want one, be sure to cut the recipe down to size. It’s got quite a bit of ingredients as well, so make sure you have them all on hand! Thanks, Lexi!
Recipe:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup of frozen raspberries
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 container of non-fat strawberry yogurt
- 8 baby carrots
- Handful fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil
- 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup of dry oatmeal
- 12 ice cubes
- Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
BANANA ALMOND SMOOTHIE
This sounds so rich, it would be perfect for dessert! The ingredients are simple, so it takes no time at all to get this weight loss smoothie together. Again, just make sure you have everything on hand.
Recipe:
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 2 teaspoons of flaxseed
- 1/2 cup of almond milk or non-fat yogurt
- A drizzle of honey
- Half a teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract
- Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE
Here’s another perfect summer smoothie that aids in weight loss! All you need is lettuce, cantaloupe, strawberries, and ice. You won’t taste the lettuce, but wow, will you get the energy kick!
Recipe:
- 10 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 cups of chopped cantaloupe slices
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 6 ice cubes
- Place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
MIXED UP FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Look in your fridge, and chances are, you already have all of the fruits you’ll need to make this smoothie that aids in weight loss. It incorporates many of the tastiest fruits. It’s juicy, tasty, and incredibly refreshing during any time of the day, so blend and enjoy!
Recipe:
- 1/4 cup of apple slices
- 1/4 cup of banana slices
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 6 ice cubes
- Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
TOMATO SMOOTHIE
If you like Bloody Marys or if you just have a taste for something different, this is the smoothie for you! It’s full of vitamins, so you’ll get a terrific burst of energy. It’s great to drink in the morning as a breakfast supplement, or as a complement to a light lunch.
Recipe:
- 2 cups of tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup of tomato juice
- 1/4 cup of apple juice
- 1/2 cup of carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup of celery, chopped
- 1/2 a teaspoon to a teaspoon of hot sauce
- 8-10 ice cubes
- Place everything in the blender and mix until smooth.
LIME SMOOTHIE
I have a thing for limes, so I love this smoothie! It’s tart, smooth, and delicious. The raspberries give it a nice little bite too. It’s a truly tropical treat!
Recipe:
- 1/2 cup of lime, sliced
- 2/3 cup of skim milk
- 1 cup of low-fat lime sherbet
- 1/2 cup of raspberries
- 8-10 ice cubes
- Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
As you can see, there are lots of smoothies that aid in weight loss, and I think every single one of these looks delicious. Like I said, strawberry banana is my absolute favorite, but it’s nice to know I can have chocolate without completely wasting my diet! Do you have any delicious, healthy smoothie recipes you’d like to share?
